Labiaplasty rising in popularity

Image credit Christine Hamori

U.S. plastic surgeons have reported a 44% increase in labiaplasty procedures from 2012 to 2013, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. This makes labiaplasty one of the most quickly growing plastic surgery procedures in popularity.

What is labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure designed to make the female genital area more aesthetic and comfortable. Women seek labiaplasty because they are unhappy with the way their private parts look, or because they are uncomfortable with friction caused by exercising, sexual intercourse, or wearing fitted clothes. Labiaplasty can address the inner labia (labia minora), the outer labia (labia majora), the clitoral hood, or any combination of those areas. Atrophy or sagging of the labia majora can also be addressed with filler or fat grafting. The most common reason for labiaplasty in my practice is protuding labia minora (inner labial lips).

What is the surgery like?

Labiaplasty is done under local anesthesia with light sedation. Surgery takes about 1-1.5 hours. After surgery you will recover in one of our private recovery room suites. You will be able to go home the same day. Scars for labiaplasty are hidden in locations that are not visible under most circumstances. The female genitalia generally heals extremely well, so any scars that are present will heal in a camouflaged manner. 

What is the recovery like?

After surgery, you will wear a maxi pad with a small amount of ointment on it, and use ice packs for comfort. All stitches are dissolvable. You will use a "peri bottle" or water bottle to cleanse yourself after going to the bathroom. You will be able to return to sexual intercourse and normal activities after approximately 6 weeks.

Patient satsifaction with labiaplasty is extremely high. For questions about the procedure, email Dr. Devgan's office at info@LaraDevganMD.com.

Dr. Devgan elected to the International Women's Leadership Association

We are pleased to report that Dr. Devgan has been elected to the prestigious International Women's Leadership Association. "In consideration of [her] contribution to family, career, and community, [Dr. Devgan] ha[s] been selected as a woman of outstanding leadership," writes Executive Director Beth Johnson. 

As a surgeon, wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Dr. Devgan is especially proud of this accomplishment. We strive to continue to serve our patients and community with excellence and compassion.

A real patient's breast augmentation experience

Breast augmentation (breast implant or breast enlargement surgery) is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery in America. Many of my friends, colleagues, and associates are curious about the surgery, and it's something I often get asked about at cocktail parties.

It's always helpful to hear from someone who has actually gone through the surgery you are considering. Read some feedback on one of my recent patient's experiences with breast augmentation, below, submitted via RateMDs.com.

Breast augmenation is one of Dr. Devgan's Signature Procedures. To learn more, click on the Signature Procedures icon below:

Dr. Devgan named to the Advisory Board of Physician's Life Magazine

Dr. Devgan is honored to be named to the Advisory Board of Physician's Life magazine. Physician's Life, the latest publication from The Wyanoke Group, is a beautiful, glossy lifestyle publication for physicians. Going into widescale bimonthly publication in May 2015, it will have a circulation of 350,000.

Breast Cancer Reconstruction- An Inspirational Message

Brave patient and breast cancer survivor A.S. Photo used with permission

Getting a diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming and difficult. With an incidence of 1 in 8 American women affected, it is likely that someone in your family or circle of friends will face this situation sometime in her or his life.

Breast cancer reconstruction (rebuilding the breasts after they have been surgically removed with mastectomies, or reshaping the breasts after a portion has been removed with a lumpectomy) can be a long process. Although results can be phenomenal, no plastic surgeon should ever promise you perfection, and indeed, there may be bumps in the road to recovery.

I have tremendous respect for all of the breast cancer patients in my practice. They are strong and beautiful and tenacious. The woman pictured above, A.S., has been a special source of inspiration to me and many of my other patients. Despite a very aggressive type of cancer, she is always brave, happy, and ready to face the day.

She told me to tell my other cancer patients this advice: "You just have to believe. Everything happens for a reason, and life is beautiful."